BACKGROUND:  
The staff of the IRC Dallas office works as a team to provide comprehensive resettlement services- including case management, employment, immigration, and mental health services to newly arrived refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking as they begin to rebuild their lives in the Dallas area.   

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Youth Program is comprised of three programs, Refugee School Impact- Early Childhood (children ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s)), Refugee School Impact- Middle School (grade 6-8), and Refugee Youth Mentorship Program (between the ages of 15-21) with the tools and opportunities caregiver need to grow in their understanding of childcare, child discipline, and child-related topics and youths’ need to grow in their academics, regulate emotions, maintain positive cultural identity, social emotional learning, and expand their social circles.

The intern will work under the guidance of Youth Intake Specialist to screen eligibility, enroll clients, and document in our database. The intern will receive reimbursement for travel expenses and other approved program expenses. The intern position is for the duration of January 2025 to July 2025 and may include evening hours. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and eligibility criteria for the Refugee School Impact -Early Childhood, Refugee School Impact- Middle School, and Refugee Youth Mentorship programs.  
 Conduct eligibility screenings for internally and externally referred clients to Refuge School Impact-Early Childhood, Refugee School Impact- Middle School, and Refugee Youth Mentorship programs.  

 Support client enrollment into the program and refer ineligible clients to community resources as applicable. 
 Detail each client interaction in accordance with established requirements. Input client information in database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed. 
 Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Build and maintain relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients. 
 Conduct outreach to the community and organizations. Table at events to share flyers and resources